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    Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    Published: Oct 30, 2018 · Modified: Sep 3, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Creamy and cheesy baked macaroni baked with more cheese on top. Made from scratch just like grandma used to make it, this Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a winning recipe. 

    Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    One of the BEST ways to make Mac and cheese hands down. My oldest son is the Mac and cheese king and I am sure he is 90% noodles at this point. This recipe is so simple to make and you will not be able to stop eating it, which is why we call it "crack" Mac and cheese!

    How to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese:

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Whisk together flour with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Then set aside. Melt butter in a large pot. Whisk in flour then milk, whisking until well combined. Slowly mix in 3 cups of shredded cheese until smooth and melted. Add macaroni to the pot and mix well until noodles are evenly coated. Add 3 more cups shredded and mix until melted. Add cheesy noodles to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes. Until cheese is melted. Optional: top with fresh parsley for garnish

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    What size Casserole dish?

    For this dish, I used a 9x13 casserole dish.

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    Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    Jennie Duncan
    Creamy and cheesy baked macaroni baked with more cheese on top. Made from scratch just like grandma used to make it, this Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a winning recipe. 
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 588 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz Macaroni
    • 4 tablespoons Butter
    • ½ cup Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (or to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon Onion powder (or to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • â…› teaspoon Pepper
    • 4 cups Milk (whole milk works best for a thick sauce)
    • 6 ½ cup Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    • Whisk together flour with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Then set aside.
    • Melt butter in a large pot. Whisk in flour then milk, whisking until well combined. 
    • Slowly mix in 3 cups of shredded cheese until smooth and melted. Add macaroni to the pot and mix well until noodles are evenly coated. Add 3 more cups shredded and mix until melted. 
    • Add cheesy noodles to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes. Until cheese is melted. 
    • Optional: top with fresh parsley for garnish

    Nutrition

    Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 599mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1035IUCalcium: 651mgIron: 1.4mg
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    1. Joy

      September 29, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      This looks to die for!! Love mac and cheese!

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      • Jennie

        September 29, 2017 at 4:24 pm

        Thanks Joy!

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